Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Xiaomi Civi 1S
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads — 35/100 vs 23/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 3s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Civi 1S has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 32/100)
- Faster charging: 55W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 166g vs 215g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Xiaomi Civi 1S scores 12 points higher (35/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads (46/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (46/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 950 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 166 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (46/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (92/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 3s — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi Civi 1S leads on camera score (46/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.